UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales
Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
EV News
6588 posts
The most-read and trusted website tracking EV news Australia.
Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally.
As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs.
More importantly, read about topics like policy, charging infrastructure, and developments in EV technology – because you want to know.
Likewise, you’ll keep returning because you know that for up-to-date EV news – The Driven has it.
Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet
Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.
Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.
Ford expands EV production team and factories for electric F-150 and eTransit
Ford to hire additional employees and invest $US100 million to expand production capacity of its all-electric F-150 and all-new E-Transit.
Tasmania sets 100 per cent electric vehicle target for government fleet
Tasmania’s Liberal government pledges to transition vehicle fleet to 100% electric vehicles by 2030, to boost uptake in the state and cut dependence on liquid fuels.
“Madness”: EV advocates take aim at NSW move to copy electric vehicle tax
News that NSW will consider an EV tax labelled "madness", following news similar tax in South Australia will likely face defeat in parliament.
Hyundai Kona Electric gets a Model 3 style smooth nose in design refresh
Hyundai Kona Electric to enter 2021 with a fresh face to set it aside from its combustion stablemates.
The countries and states leading the phase out of fossil fuel cars
A total of 17 governments have set phase-out targets for petrol and diesel vehicles, but there are still plenty of blank spots on the map.
BMW unveils “flagship” all-electric SUV, confirms Australian release
BMW lifts lid on “new technology flagship” all-electric iX SUV, which is due to come onto market at end 2021 – including in Australia.
South Australia’s controversial electric vehicle tax faces defeat in parliament
South Australia's controversial electric vehicle tax faces defeat in state parliament.